Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Defends Waqf Reform as Constitutional Necessity

Former Union minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi defends the Waqf reform, stating it's not a threat to faith but ensures administrative transparency. Naqvi aims to correct legal contradictions through the Waqf Amendment Act. He criticizes those opposing the reform as perpetuating communal conflicts.

In a compelling defense of recent legislative amendments, Former Union minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasized the importance of the Waqf reform as a constitutional imperative for enhancing administrative clarity. Speaking at the BJP's Foundation Day event, Naqvi clarified that the reform should not be misconstrued as a threat to faith.

The senior BJP leader pointed out that the Waqf Amendment Act is designed to resolve longstanding inconsistencies in the law. He criticized critics of the Act, whom he described as engaging in a "communal rampage" to distort the legislative process and maintain socio-political disorder.

Naqvi assured that the reforms would not infringe on religious sentiments. He further lambasted those who politicize constitutional reforms, labeling them as inciting societal discord. The recent assent by President Droupadi Murmu to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marks a significant step towards a more inclusive governance model.

(With inputs from agencies.)